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✨ On this episode:"Essence Hangover, NBCL Institute & LSBBA Preview"Support Brock by clicking this link: https://raise.snap.app/donate/john-curtis-football-2026/16630776?share_type=clipboard&utm_source=participant&utm_medium=social&utm_module=taskmanager&utm_content=clipboard📅 Episode 115 🎙️ Hosted by: Spice Divas Kree 📺 Watch Live every Monday at 1:30 PM CST🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay up to date with new episodes, inspiring guests, and exclusive interviews.#RedLipTalkPodcast #SpiceDivasKree #NewOrleansTalkNetwork #EssenceFestival #SummerEvents #NewOrleans #Podcast #WomenInBusiness #Community #Culture #Summer2026 #NOTN..................................................To download our Radio App to our platform or to find more information, please click on our linkshttps://linktr.ee/notnappDownload the 24/7 NOTN Radio App Free on Google & Apple Devices Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.notn1.player Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notn/id1436893195 Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We! provide the TOPIC. You! Provide the CONVERSATION. Each weekday, tune in at 1:00 pm. Listen to RedLip Talk with host Spice Diva Kree on the NOTN Radio AppFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/ Facebook playlist https://www.facebook.com/watch/377090972459036/1230819987518291 YouTube Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLMBlHLofZNZVZjFNMNwi6cf9yHa_mvd

Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionEpisode 32: “Who Decides?”The SAVE Act, Voting Rights & The Imperial PresidencyHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesTonight, we are asking two of the most important constitutional questions in America:👉 Who decides who gets to vote?👉 And how much power should one President possess?In the first half of this episode, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones examines the SAVE Act and the national debate over election integrity, citizenship verification, and voter access.Supporters argue the SAVE Act would strengthen election security by requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.Critics argue the bill could create new barriers for eligible citizens who may not have easy access to passports, birth certificates, naturalization records, or other required documents.The question is not whether only citizens should vote.Both sides agree on that.The real question is:👉 How do we protect elections without blocking eligible citizens from participating?Then, in the second half of the show, we turn to a deeper constitutional concern:👉 Are we witnessing the rise of an Imperial Presidency?From the Founders’ fear of monarchy to modern Supreme Court decisions on presidential immunity, removal power, independent agencies, and executive control, this episode examines whether the balance of power between the branches of government is shifting.We discuss:America’s long fight to expand voting rightsWhat the SAVE Act would changeElection integrity vs voter-access concernsThe Founders’ fear of unchecked executive powerHumphrey’s Executor and the history of independent agenciesPresidential immunity and official actsThe Roberts Court and the future of Article II powerTrump v. Slaughter, Trump v. Cook, and the debate over agency independenceWhether stronger presidential control means accountability — or concentration of powerThis episode is not about political slogans.It is about constitutional structure.It is about voting access.It is about checks and balances.It is about whether the Republic can still keep power divided.The Hard Talk question:👉 Can America protect election integrity and preserve executive accountability without weakening the rights and safeguards that protect the people?Because the Framers understood something timeless:Power is necessary.But power without accountability is dangerous.📺 Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition📡 New Orleans Talk Network🗓 Mondays at 11 AMStay informed. Stay vigilant.#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #Episode32 #SAVEAct #VotingRights #ElectionIntegrity #ImperialPresidency #SupremeCourt #Constitution #ExecutivePower #ChecksAndBalances #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Summer is here, and Spice Divas Kree is back with a special episode to give viewers an exclusive look at what's coming up this season!Join us as we check in with Kree to discuss exciting upcoming events, including ESSENCE Festival of Culture, community celebrations, networking opportunities, entertainment, and everything she's looking forward to this summer. From music and culture to business and community engagement, this episode is packed with updates you won't want to miss.Whether you're planning your summer calendar or looking for the hottest events around New Orleans and beyond, this conversation will help get you ready for an unforgettable season.✨ On this episode:Upcoming summer events and festivalsESSENCE Festival excitementCommunity highlightsWhat Spice Divas Kree has planned this summerWhat's next for the RedLip Talk PodcastBe sure to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss a new episode of RedLip Talk Podcast on New Orleans Talk Network.Support Brock by clicking this link: https://raise.snap.app/donate/john-curtis-football-2026/16630776?share_type=clipboard&utm_source=participant&utm_medium=social&utm_module=taskmanager&utm_content=clipboard📅 Episode 114 🎙️ Hosted by: Spice Divas Kree 📺 Watch Live every Monday at 1:30 PM CST🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay up to date with new episodes, inspiring guests, and exclusive interviews.#RedLipTalkPodcast #SpiceDivasKree #NewOrleansTalkNetwork #EssenceFestival #SummerEvents #NewOrleans #Podcast #WomenInBusiness #Community #Culture #Summer2026 #NOTN..................................................To download our Radio App to our platform or to find more information, please click on our linkshttps://linktr.ee/notnappDownload the 24/7 NOTN Radio App Free on Google & Apple Devices Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.notn1.player Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notn/id1436893195 Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We! provide the TOPIC. You! Provide the CONVERSATION. Each Weekday Tune In at 1:00 pm Listen to RedLip Talk with host Spice Diva Kree on the NOTN Radio AppFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/ Facebook playlist https://www.facebook.com/watch/377090972459036/1230819987518291 YouTube Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLMBlHLofZNZVZjFNMNwi6cf9yHa_mvd

Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionEpisode 31: “The AI Gold Rush”The Infrastructure Boomtown: Who Pays for the AI Revolution?Hosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesEvery generation is promised a revolution.Railroads. Oil. Electricity. Automobiles. The Internet.And now: Artificial Intelligence.The promise sounds familiar: jobs, growth, innovation, prosperity. But every revolution requires infrastructure — and infrastructure requires land, water, electricity, power plants, transmission lines, and money.The cloud may feel invisible, but the cloud has a physical address.And increasingly, that address is rural America.In this episode of Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones examines the massive AI data center boom spreading across America — from Louisiana to Oregon to Mississippi — and asks the Hard Talk question:👉 Who benefits, who pays, and who gets left holding the bill when the boom moves on?We break down:Why AI data centers require enormous amounts of electricity and water?How rural communities are becoming the new infrastructure front line?Meta’s massive AI data center project in Richland Parish, Louisiana.The impact on housing, traffic, utilities, public services, and local taxpayers.How tax incentives and secrecy can hide the real cost of corporate expansion?The growing conflict between AI speed, environmental law, and community health.Whether ordinary ratepayers are being forced to subsidize trillion-dollar technology companiesThis episode is not anti-technology.It is pro-accountability.Because while artificial intelligence may transform medicine, education, business, and the economy, every innovation still has consequences on the ground.The AI companies can leave.The power plants cannot.The investors can move on.The transmission lines remain.The corporate stock price may fluctuate.The monthly utility bill still arrives.The real question is no longer whether AI will change America.👉 The question is whether America will shape AI — or whether AI will reshape America without ever asking for permission.“While the data may live in the cloud, the consequences live on the ground.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📺 Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition📡 New Orleans Talk Network🗓 Mondays at 11 AMStay informed. Stay vigilant.#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #Episode31 #AIGoldRush #ArtificialIntelligence #DataCenters #BigTech #LouisianaPolitics #EnvironmentalJustice #UtilityBills #Infrastructure #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

RedLip Talk Podcast – Episode 113Featuring Dr. Enola Pillard📅 Airing Monday, June 15, 2026 | 🕜 1:30 PM CSTJoin Spice Divas Kree for an empowering episode of RedLip Talk Podcast as we welcome the incredible Dr. Enola Pillard, D.P.C., CEO of Ashanti Enterprises, bestselling author, educator, motivational speaker, life coach, and beauty industry trailblazer.With over 29 years of experience as a professional hairstylist, Dr. Pillard has transformed lives through beauty, wellness, education, and personal development. Her journey of faith, perseverance, and continuous growth has led her to earn Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees, become a Master Cosmetology Instructor, Certified Trichologist, Holistic Hair Practitioner, and a respected leader in the beauty and wellness industry.In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Pillard will share her story of overcoming challenges, pursuing excellence, and using her platform to empower others to dream bigger, push beyond limitations, and walk boldly in their purpose. We'll also discuss her work as a bestselling author, mentor, educator, and how faith has played a key role in her success.✨ Topics Include:Building a successful career through faith and determinationBeauty, wellness, and holistic hair careEntrepreneurship and leadershipThe importance of education and lifelong learningMotivating others to pursue their goals and dreamsTurning struggles into success storiesDr. Pillard's testimony is a powerful reminder that there are no limits to what can be achieved when passion, purpose, and perseverance come together.Contact her at: Dr. Enola PillardIG @dr.enolapillard https://www.instagram.com/dr.enolapillard/FB Enola Pillard (Dr. Enola Pillard DPC)https://www.facebook.com/enolapillard123 https://www.ashantienterprises.com/ [email protected]: 337-780-1868🎙️ Hosted by Spice Divas Kree📺 Watch LIVE Monday, June 15, 2026, at 1:30 PM CST🔴 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network platformsDon't miss this inspiring episode filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights from one of the beauty and wellness industry's most influential voices.#RedLipTalkPodcast #SpiceDivasKree #Episode113 #DrEnolaPillard #AshantiEnterprises #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BeautyIndustry #Wellness #Motivation #Leadership #Faith #Author #LifeCoach #HolisticHairCare #NewOrleansTalkNetwork #Inspiration #SuccessJourney #WomenEmpoweringWomen..................................................To download our Radio App to our platform or to find more information, please click on our linkshttps://linktr.ee/notnappDownload the 24/7 NOTN Radio App Free on Google & Apple Devices Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.notn1.player Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notn/id1436893195 Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We! provide the TOPIC. You! Provide the CONVERSATION. Each Weekday Tune In at 1:00 pm Listen to RedLip Talk with host Spice Diva Kree on the NOTN Radio AppFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/ Facebook playlist https://www.facebook.com/watch/377090972459036/1230819987518291 YouTube Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLMBlHLofZNZVZjFNMNwi6cf9yHa_mvd

Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionEpisode 30: “The New Great Compromise”Freedom Lost, Freedom Won?The Devil’s Bargain Then. The Shadow Docket Now. Does History Rhyme?Hosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesWhen does a right stop being meaningful… even though it still exists?That is the central question in this episode of Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition.In 1877, Reconstruction ended when federal troops left the South. The Constitution still had the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, but the federal protection that helped make those rights real began to disappear.The rights remained on paper.But protection weakened in practice.Tonight, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones asks whether history is rhyming again — not through troops leaving the South, but through emergency court orders, voting-rights decisions, and the modern use of the Supreme Court’s shadow docket.We examine:The Compromise of 1877 and the end of ReconstructionAmerica’s first multiracial democracyMajor John Hammond Fordham and the personal cost of federal retreatJim Crow’s rise through procedures, laws, and intimidationThe Civil Rights Movement and the Second ReconstructionThe Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the 1982 amendmentsShelby County, Brnovich, Callais, and modern voting-rights battlesHow the Supreme Court’s emergency docket can change legal reality before full reviewThe Hard Talk question:👉 Can rights survive on paper while disappearing in practice?Supporters of recent Court action argue the Constitution still protects voting rights, states deserve deference, and emergency orders are necessary.Critics argue that practical protections are being narrowed, and that rights without remedies can become promises without power.This episode is not about saying 1877 and 2026 are identical.They are not.It is about asking whether the pattern feels familiar:Then: federal protection weakened.Now: judicial protection may be narrowing.Then: rights remained on paper.Now: remedies are being tested in practice.Because history’s most dangerous moments often begin when people mistake legal existence for practical protection.“The law on paper matters, but the power to enforce it decides whether freedom is won — or lost.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📺 Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition📡 New Orleans Talk Network🗓 Mondays at 11 AM#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #Episode30 #TheNewGreatCompromise #VotingRights #Reconstruction #ShadowDocket #SupremeCourt #CivilRights #JimCrow #Democracy #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

💋 Red Lip Talk with Spice Divas Kree – Episode 112"Let Your Past Be a Present for Your Future" Join host Spice Divas Kree for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation on Episode 112 of RedLip Talk Podcast featuring special guests Elder James and Stephanie Samuels.In this powerful episode, the Samuels share their personal journey of faith, love, healing, and perseverance. Together, they discuss how life’s challenges, setbacks, and lessons can become valuable tools for growth and purpose. Their testimony reminds us that our past does not define us—it can prepare us for a brighter future.✨ Topics include:Overcoming life's obstacles through faithBuilding stronger relationships and family foundationsFinding purpose in past experiencesEncouraging others through personal testimonyLiving a life rooted in love, faith, and serviceThis uplifting conversation is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and practical encouragement for anyone seeking strength, direction, and hope.Contact Special guests here:@jamsam51 & @stephiesmith on IG [email protected]@gmail.com📅 Watch LIVE Mondays at 1:30 PM CST🎙️ Hosted by Spice Divas Kree📺 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network and social media platformsDon't miss this empowering episode of RedLip Talk Podcast as we explore how your past can become one of the greatest gifts for your future.#RedLipTalkPodcast #SpiceDivasKree #Episode112 #LetYourPastBeAPresentForYourFuture #Faith #Family #Inspiration #Motivation #NewOrleansTalkNetwork #PodcastLife #PurposeDriven #Testimony #Healing #Growth #LivePodcast..................................................To download our Radio App to our platform or to find more information, please click on our linkshttps://linktr.ee/notnappDownload the 24/7 NOTN Radio App Free on Google & Apple Devices Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.notn1.player Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notn/id1436893195 Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We! provide the TOPIC. You! Provide the CONVERSATION. Each Weekday Tune In at 1:00 pm Listen to RedLip Talk with host Spice Diva Kree on the NOTN Radio AppFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/ Facebook playlist https://www.facebook.com/watch/377090972459036/1230819987518291 YouTube Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLMBlHLofZNZVZjFNMNwi6cf9yHa_mvd

Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionEpisode 29: “OUT OF BOUNDS”From Bus Seats to Stadium Seats: Can Economic Pressure Still Change America?Hosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesCan economic pressure still change America?That question is bigger than Democrat vs. Republican.Bigger than Black vs. White.Bigger than liberal vs. conservative.Because seventy years ago, Montgomery answered that question.Black Americans did not win the Montgomery Bus Boycott only because they were morally right. They won because they understood power. They walked. They sacrificed. They organized. And eventually, the economics stopped working.Now, in 2026, a new question is being asked.Not about buses.About football.Not about fare boxes.About billion-dollar athletic departments.Not about city transit systems.About some of the richest universities in America.In this episode, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones examines the NAACP’s Out of Bounds initiative and the debate over whether Black athletes, fans, alumni, donors, and communities can use economic leverage to challenge political decisions they believe weaken Black representation.We break down:The economic lesson of the Montgomery Bus BoycottHow political power can become economic powerWhy SEC football is more than a game — it is a multibillion-dollar economyThe debate over “No Representation. No Recruitment. No Revenue.”The responsibility of athletes, fans, alumni, donors, and universitiesThe argument from critics who say young athletes should not carry this burden aloneThe larger question of whether economic withdrawal can still move public policyThis is not just about sports.It is about power.It is about participation.It is about who creates value — and who benefits from it.The Hard Talk question:👉 If a system profits from your participation while diminishing your power, is economic withdrawal a legitimate response?Bus seats then.Stadium seats now.Fare boxes then.Billion-dollar athletic departments now.The principle remains familiar:“When political power is denied, economic power becomes political power.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📺 Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition📡 New Orleans Talk Network🗓 Mondays at 11 AM#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #Episode29 #OutOfBounds #MontgomeryBusBoycott #NAACP #SECFootball #VotingRights #CivilRights #EconomicPower #BlackAthletes #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork“📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

💋 Red Lip Talk with Spice Divas Kree – Episode 111 | Men’s Health Awareness Month SpecialJoin us for a powerful and necessary conversation as Red Lip Talk with Spice Divas Kree shines a spotlight on Men’s Health Awareness Month and the importance of prioritizing both physical and mental well-being.June is nationally recognized as Men’s Health Month, with a special focus on raising awareness about Men’s Mental Health. In this episode, we discuss the unique challenges many men face when it comes to expressing emotions, seeking help, managing stress, and breaking free from the stigma surrounding mental health conversations.Together, we explore:🔹 The importance of mental health awareness for men🔹 Breaking the stigma around seeking professional support🔹 Healthy ways to cope with stress, anxiety, and life’s challenges🔹 The role of family, friends, and community in supporting men’s wellness🔹 Why prioritizing health is a sign of strength—not weaknessThis episode is dedicated to encouraging open dialogue, promoting healing, and empowering men to take charge of their health and well-being.💙 Whether you're a man seeking encouragement, a loved one wanting to better understand the men in your life, or someone passionate about mental health advocacy, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.🎙️ Hosted by Spice Divas Kree📺 Subscribe, Like, and Share to help spread awareness and support healthier conversations for men everywhere.#RedLipTalk #SpiceDivasKree #MensHealthMonth #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakTheStigma #MensWellness #SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters #Podcast #HealthAwareness #MensHealth #YouAreNotAlone #CommunityHealing..................................................To download our Radio App to our platform or to find more information, please click on our linkshttps://linktr.ee/notnappDownload the 24/7 NOTN Radio App Free on Google & Apple Devices Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.notn1.player Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notn/id1436893195 Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We! provide the TOPIC. You! Provide the CONVERSATION. Each Weekday Tune In at 1:00 pm Listen to RedLip Talk with host Spice Diva Kree on the NOTN Radio AppFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/ Facebook playlist https://www.facebook.com/watch/377090972459036/1230819987518291 YouTube Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLMBlHLofZNZVZjFNMNwi6cf9yHa_mvd

✨ EPISODE 14 Season 1 Finale | NEW BEGINNINGSA lot can happen in one season… and Season 1 has stretched us, healed us, exposed us, renewed us, and brought us closer to God.In this episode of Bridging THEE Gap, we’re reflecting on the growth of Season 1, the impact of May’s mental health focus, and what it truly means to stay anchored in God during seasons of transition.This conversation is about embracing new beginnings, understanding the power of intentional rest, and preparing our hearts for what God is doing next. Sometimes obedience looks like movement, and sometimes obedience looks like rest.We’re also sharing why BTG is taking a June break—not as a step back, but as a moment of renewal, reconstruction, and realignment. Rest is not quitting. Rest is preparation.In this episode, we talk about:✨ Season 1 reflections✨ Our favorite moments and lessons✨ Mental health, healing, and vulnerability✨ Staying anchored in God during transition✨ Why rest matters in ministry and purpose✨ What God is doing new✨ Preparing for the next season of BTG📖 Hebrews 6:19 reminds us that hope is an anchor for the soul.📖 Isaiah 43:19 reminds us that God is doing a new thing.Season 1 may be ending, but this is not the end. This is the beginning of something new.Thank you for growing with us, healing with us, learning with us, and saying yes with us.💅🏽 FOLLOW + CONNECTBridging THEE Gap Podcast: @bridgingtheegappodcastNew Orleans Talk Network: @notnappDon’t forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe so you can stay connected during the break and be ready for what’s next.#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #NewBeginnings #SeasonFinale #FaithGirl #ChristianPodcast #PurposeDriven #MentalHealthMatters #SpiritualGrowth #HealingJourney #GodIsDoingANewThing #StayAnchored #FaithOverFear #NOLAGirls #NewOrleansPodcast #LouisianaCreators🗓 New episodes air every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network@bridgingtheegappodcast on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/bridgingtheegappodcast/Follow the hosts:Da’Jon AniseIG & tiktok : @dajonanisehttps://www.instagram.com/dajonanise/https://www.tiktok.com/@dajonanise?lang=en Email: [email protected] K@thenastassjakhttps://www.instagram.com/thenastassjak/ https://beacons.ai/nastassjak https://nkexclusifcosmetics.com/ Subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder:What God builds in private sustains you in public.💬 Comment below: What’s the wildest salon experience you’ve ever had?#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #WildBeauty #FaithInBusiness #BeautyIndustry #NOTNDownload the 24/7 NOTN app, visit Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We provide the TOPIC. You provide the CONVERSATION. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/Twitter: https://x.com/notnliveWebsite: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionEpisode 28: “The Corporate Power Reset”Can the States Take Back What Citizens United Gave Away?Hosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesWho really owns the microphone in American democracy?The people?The voters?Or the corporations with enough money to flood elections with influence?In this episode of Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones takes on one of the biggest constitutional questions of our time:👉 If corporations are created by the states, can states limit the political power corporations are allowed to use?We break down the legal fight between the old view of corporations and the modern one:John Marshall’s view: corporations are artificial beings created by law, with only the powers granted by their chartersCitizens United: corporations and unions can spend unlimited independent money in electionsHobby Lobby: some closely held corporations can assert religious-liberty protectionsHawaii’s new law: a first-in-the-nation attempt to redefine corporate powers and restrict corporate election spendingThis is not just about campaign finance.It is about speech.It is about money.It is about democracy.And it is about whether artificial entities should have political power beyond the people who created them.The Hard Talk question:👉 At what point does a state-created economic entity become a constitutional power center independent of the public purposes for which it was originally created?Supporters say Hawaii is restoring democracy by putting political power back in the hands of people.Opponents say Hawaii is trying to do indirectly what Citizens United says government cannot do directly: restrict political speech.Either way, this fight is headed for the courts — and the outcome could reshape campaign finance across America.“People are born with rights. Corporations are born with charters.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📺 Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition📡 New Orleans Talk Network🗓 Mondays at 11 AM#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #Episode28 #CitizensUnited #CorporatePower #CampaignFinance #Democracy #HobbyLobby #HawaiiPolitics #ConstitutionalLaw #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork“📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

✨ EPISODE 13 | TRANSFORMED & RENEWEDThis week’s focus is healing beyond the breaking point:👉 God transforming lives through surrender👉 Renewing minds with intentionality👉 Restoring what once felt brokenBecause healing is more than survival…✔️ It’s rebuilding✔️ It’s daily renewal✔️ It’s partnering with God through the process🤍 SPECIAL GUESTSElder James SamuelsMrs. Stephine SamuelsSharing a powerful testimony on healing, marriage, restoration, and transformation through God’s grace.🎙 HOSTED [email protected]@dajonanise💡 REALIGNMENT CHECKLast week was about honesty in the struggle.This week? Choosing the work of renewal.👉 No returning to old patterns👉 No hiding the process👉 Just surrender, healing, and growthStill becoming who God called you to be 💅🏽💖✨⭐#NOLAGirls #NewOrleansVibes #LouisianaCreators #LocalGlow#FaithGirl #PrettyAndPowerful #GlowAndGrow #SoftLifeDiscipline #BossEnergy #StayShining #HealingJourney🗓 New episodes air every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network@bridgingtheegappodcast on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/bridgingtheegappodcast/Follow the hosts:Da’Jon AniseIG & tiktok : @dajonanisehttps://www.instagram.com/dajonanise/https://www.tiktok.com/@dajonanise?lang=en Email: [email protected] K@thenastassjakhttps://www.instagram.com/thenastassjak/ https://beacons.ai/nastassjak https://nkexclusifcosmetics.com/ Subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder:What God builds in private sustains you in public.💬 Comment below: What’s the wildest salon experience you’ve ever had?#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #WildBeauty #FaithInBusiness #BeautyIndustry #NOTNDownload the 24/7 NOTN app, visit Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We provide the TOPIC. You provide the CONVERSATION. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/Twitter: https://x.com/notnliveWebsite: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionEpisode 27: “No Party, Big Power”Act 84 and the Law of Unintended Consequences in Louisiana PoliticsHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesLouisiana changed the rules — and most voters may not realize how big the change really is.For nearly 50 years, Louisiana operated under its open “jungle primary” system, where all candidates appeared on one ballot and all voters could participate. But with the move toward closed or semi-closed primaries for certain races, the question has changed.It used to be:👉 Can you win the people?Now it may be:👉 Can you win your party first?But here’s the twist: Act 84 may have created a new political power bloc — No Party voters.In this episode of Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones breaks down how Louisiana’s shift in election law could give No Party voters major influence in future elections.We discuss:What changed in Louisiana’s primary systemHow Act 84 moved Independent voters into the No Party categoryWhy No Party voters may have more flexibility than registered Democrats or RepublicansHow nearly 800,000 unaffiliated voters could reshape Louisiana politicsWhy a 20% to 30% voter shift into No Party status could change the balance of powerWhat this means for Black voters, White voters, working-class voters, moderates, and politically homeless citizensThis is not just about registration.It is about strategy.It is about leverage.It is about whether voters can use the system better than the parties expected.“The party voter belongs to the party. The No Party voter belongs to the moment. And in politics, timing is power.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesLouisiana may have tried to strengthen party primaries — but the law of unintended consequences may have created something bigger:👉 No Party, Big Power.📺 Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition📡 New Orleans Talk Network🗓 Mondays at 11 AM#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #Episode26 #NoPartyBigPower #LouisianaPolitics #Act84 #ElectionLaw #VotingRights #PrimaryElections #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork“📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

🎙️ EPISODE 12 | GOD, I’M NOT OKAY: AN UNTOLD STORYThis episode is raw, honest, and necessary.Not everybody who says “I’m okay” actually is. Some people are still showing up, still serving, still pouring into others… while silently battling depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, emotional exhaustion, and pain behind closed doors.In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are creating space for honesty, healing, deliverance, and freedom.Because healing starts when honesty begins. 🤍✨This week, we are bridging the gap with a powerful guest whose testimony carries transparency, strength, and truth:💖 Minister Stephanie Smith SamuelsAuthor | Minister | VisionaryFounder of the “God, I Am Not Okay” ConferenceShe joins us to share parts of her story that have never been publicly told before, including how God met her in some of the darkest moments of her life and brought her into healing, freedom, and purpose.✨ In this episode, we discuss:✔️ Mental health and emotional battles✔️ Addiction, PTSD, and depression✔️ Motherhood and silent pressure✔️ Serving in ministry while struggling internally✔️ The power of honesty in healing✔️ Deliverance and renewing the mind through God✔️ Her upcoming tell-all book✔️ The purpose behind the God, I Am Not Okay ConferenceKey reminder:💬 “Anointing does not cancel humanity.”💬 “You can love God and still need healing.”💬 “Healing is not pretending the pain never existed — it’s allowing God to restore what was broken.”This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt like they had to be strong while falling apart inside. You are not alone, and healing is possible. 💅🏽💖✨⭐📖 Scriptures mentioned:Romans 12:2Isaiah 26:3Philippians 4:6–8Watch, reflect, share, and let this episode remind you that God can meet you in dark places and still bring you into purpose.#GodImNotOkay #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #FaithAndHealing #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfFaith #RenewingTheMind #FaithTalk #Deliverance #SpiritualGrowth #GirlyVibes🗓 New episodes air every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network@bridgingtheegappodcast on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/bridgingtheegappodcast/Follow the hosts:Da’Jon AniseIG & tiktok : @dajonanisehttps://www.instagram.com/dajonanise/https://www.tiktok.com/@dajonanise?lang=en Email: [email protected] K@thenastassjakhttps://www.instagram.com/thenastassjak/ https://beacons.ai/nastassjak https://nkexclusifcosmetics.com/ Subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder:What God builds in private sustains you in public.💬 Comment below: What’s the wildest salon experience you’ve ever had?#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #WildBeauty #FaithInBusiness #BeautyIndustry #NOTNDownload the 24/7 NOTN app, visit Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We provide the TOPIC. You provide the CONVERSATION. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/Twitter: https://x.com/notnliveWebsite: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionEpisode 26: “Back to the Future: The Deconstruction of America’s Multiracial Democracy”Hosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesTonight, we are not just talking politics.We are talking about history, power, voting rights, civil rights enforcement, and whether America is walking backward into a past it claims to have defeated.After the Civil War, the United States created its first multiracial democracy through the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Formerly enslaved Black citizens voted, held office, served in Congress, and helped shape government.But Reconstruction was dismantled piece by piece — through courts, state laws, violence, loopholes, and weakened enforcement.Now the question is:👉 Are we watching a modern rollback happen again?In Episode 26 of Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones examines the long arc from Reconstruction to Jim Crow, from the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act to modern court decisions, executive orders, redistricting battles, and federal enforcement changes.We discuss:The rise and destruction of America’s first multiracial democracyHow Jim Crow weakened rights through procedure, not just open discriminationWhy enforcement matters as much as the rights themselvesThe role of the Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, and Executive Order 11246How courts, maps, and policy changes reshape political powerThe modern debate over voting rights, redistricting, and state authorityThis is not about emotion.It is about chronology.It is about law.It is about maps.It is about enforcement.And the Hard Talk question is simple:👉 What happens when rights remain on paper… but the power to enforce them is weakened?Because history already answered that question once before.“Rights without enforcement can become promises without power.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📺 Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition📡 New Orleans Talk Network🗓 Mondays at 11 AM#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #Episode26 #VotingRights #CivilRights #Reconstruction #JimCrow #SupremeCourt #LouisianaPolitics #Democracy #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork“📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

🎙️ EPISODE 11 | ALIGNED & ANCHOREDThis week’s conversation gets REAL.A lot of people want to pray… but secretly feel like they don’t know how. Some compare their prayers to others, some feel inconsistent, and others simply don’t know where to start.But here’s the truth:👉 Prayer is NOT a performance👉 God is not grading your words👉 Prayer is a real conversationThis episode breaks down what prayer truly is, why so many struggle with it, and how to build an authentic relationship with God without trying to sound “deep” or perfect.✨ This week we discuss:✔️ What prayer REALLY means✔️ Why prayer can feel difficult✔️ How to start praying confidently✔️ The power of fasting + prayer together✔️ Healing, breakthrough, discipline & alignment✔️ How fasting helps you hear God clearerFeaturing special guest:💖 Life Coach & Minister Dawn D.PLUS:🎤 Live audience Q&A✨ Let Wisdom Talk segment📖 Scriptures, practical advice, and honest conversationsKey reminder from this episode:💬 “God wants your real voice, not your church voice.”💬 “Consistency over perfection.”💬 “You don’t need perfect words… just a willing heart.”This episode is for anybody trying to get closer to God while learning how to stay Aligned & Anchored. 💅🏽💖✨⭐#AlignedAndAnchored #PrayerLife #FaithTalk #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfFaith #SpiritualGrowth #PrayerAndFasting #GodFirst #FaithJourney #GirlyVibes #PersonalGrowthes🗓 New episodes air every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network@bridgingtheegappodcast on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/bridgingtheegappodcast/Follow the hosts:Da’Jon AniseIG & tiktok : @dajonanisehttps://www.instagram.com/dajonanise/https://www.tiktok.com/@dajonanise?lang=en Email: [email protected] K@thenastassjakhttps://www.instagram.com/thenastassjak/ https://beacons.ai/nastassjak https://nkexclusifcosmetics.com/ Subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder:What God builds in private sustains you in public.💬 Comment below: What’s the wildest salon experience you’ve ever had?#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #WildBeauty #FaithInBusiness #BeautyIndustry #NOTNDownload the 24/7 NOTN app, visit Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We provide the TOPIC. You provide the CONVERSATION. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/Twitter: https://x.com/notnliveWebsite: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

💋 Red Lip Talk with Spice Divas Kree – Episode 110Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt episode as we welcome special guest Author & Life Coach Dawn Duvernay, the visionary behind the Rooted in Love (R.I.L.) Movement — a powerful initiative dedicated to strengthening the bond between mothers and daughters.In this episode, Dawn shares the story behind her impactful book, “Mom, Share Your Memories With Me,” and how her journey as a minister, life coach, and advocate has led her to create safe, healing spaces for women and families. Through faith, wisdom, and real-life experiences, she opens up about helping others rebuild relationships, set healthy boundaries, and grow through life’s challenges.We also highlight her upcoming Rooted in Love Saturday Brunch Seminar, happening:📅 May 23, 2026🕛 12 PM📍 Marrero, LouisianaThis powerful event will bring mothers and daughters together for a day of connection, healing, and growth—with a chance for one graduating senior to receive a scholarship to support their college journey.✨ In this episode, we discuss:The inspiration behind the Rooted in Love MovementThe importance of healing generational relationshipsFaith, purpose, and walking in your callingHow her book is sparking deeper conversations in familiesWhat to expect from the upcoming brunch seminarDawn’s message is clear: Be Real. Be Rooted in Love.📲 Follow & Connect with Dawn Duvernay:Facebook: A Light in the World CoachingInstagram: @RIL_Movement💄 Hosted by Spice Divas Kree📺 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more empowering conversations!#RedLipTalk #SpiceDivasKree #DawnDuvernay #RootedInLove #MotherDaughter #SelfLove #FaithAndHealing #PodcastEpisode110Connect with Dawn [email protected]://www.instagram.com/duvernay822/ https://www.instagram.com/ril_movement/ https://www.facebook.com/dawn.jackson.duvernay ..................................................To download our Radio App to our platform or to find more information, please click on our linkshttps://linktr.ee/notnappDownload the 24/7 NOTN Radio App Free on Google & Apple Devices Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.notn1.player Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notn/id1436893195 Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We! provide the TOPIC. You! Provide the CONVERSATION. Each Weekday Tune In at 1:00 pm Listen to RedLip Talk with host Spice Diva Kree on the NOTN Radio AppFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/ Facebook playlist https://www.facebook.com/watch/377090972459036/1230819987518291 YouTube Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLMBlHLofZNZVZjFNMNwi6cf9yHa_mvd

Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📡 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network🔥 Episode 25: “Condemned to Repeat It: Voting Rights, Reconstruction, and the Court”America loves to say we are a nation of laws.But here’s the Hard Talk question:👉 What good is a right if the courts weaken the power to enforce it?In this episode of Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones connects the dots from Reconstruction to Jim Crow to the modern Supreme Court fight over voting rights.After the Civil War, America promised freedom through the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. But history shows that rights on paper are not the same as rights protected by power. After Reconstruction, Black voters faced poll taxes, literacy tests, intimidation, violence, and bureaucratic barriers designed to strip power away without always saying the quiet part out loud.Now, in Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s second Black-majority congressional district as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander — a decision supporters call equal protection, while voting-rights advocates warn it sharply weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.This is not just about one map.This is about a pattern.Congress acts.Courts narrow.States adjust.Power shifts.From United States v. Cruikshank to the Civil Rights Cases of 1883, the courts once weakened Reconstruction’s promise by limiting federal enforcement power and narrowing civil rights protections.So tonight we ask:👉 Are we protecting voting rights?👉 Or repeating the same old playbook with new legal language?👉 Is this about democracy — or power?Because a right without enforcement is only a promise waiting to be broken.💬 Drop your answer below:🅰️ This is history repeating itself🅱️ This is constitutional colorblindness🅲️ This is politics hiding behind the courts📺 Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📡 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #VotingRights #Reconstruction #JimCrow #SupremeCourt #LouisianaPolitics #CivilRights #Section2 #VotingRightsAct #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork“📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

✨ EPISODE 10 | “After the Yes: The Real Recap” This week’s focus is reflection and elevation:👉 A spirit-led Tea Brunch experience👉 Women gathering in elegance and purpose👉 Saying yes to the call with boldnessBecause this past weekend was more than an event…✔ It was fellowship and connection✔ It was joy, laughter, and growth✔ It was stepping higher in purposeHosted by Simply Royalty, where grace meets calling and every woman is crowned.Featuring Special Guests: the Simply Royalty Directors Board — Dawn Duvernay and Deletrise Curtis💡 REALIGNMENT CHECKLast week was about faithfulness.This week? Walking fully in that yes.👉 No shrinking back👉 No second guessing👉 Just grace, confidence, and alignmentStill rising and saying yes 💅🏽💖✨⭐#NOLAGirls #NewOrleansVibes #LouisianaCreators #LocalGlow#FaithGirl #PrettyAndPowerful #GlowAndGrow #SoftLifeDiscipline #BossEnergy #StayShining #GirlyVibes🗓 New episodes air every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network@bridgingtheegappodcast on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/bridgingtheegappodcast/Follow the hosts:Da’Jon AniseIG & tiktok : @dajonanisehttps://www.instagram.com/dajonanise/https://www.tiktok.com/@dajonanise?lang=en Email: [email protected] K@thenastassjakhttps://www.instagram.com/thenastassjak/ https://beacons.ai/nastassjak https://nkexclusifcosmetics.com/ Subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder:What God builds in private sustains you in public.💬 Comment below: What’s the wildest salon experience you’ve ever had?#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #WildBeauty #FaithInBusiness #BeautyIndustry #NOTNDownload the 24/7 NOTN app, visit Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We provide the TOPIC. You provide the CONVERSATION. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/Twitter: https://x.com/notnliveWebsite: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/